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    Sydney Is Getting a 91-Kilometre Waterfront Walking Track From the Opera House to Parramatta

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    Japan Has Officially Reopened to Tourists From Down Under — But Only As Part of Package Tours

    To make the trip, you'll need to wear masks everywhere, have private medical insurance to cover your visit and be chaperoned during your whole stay.

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    Australia's Highest Suspension Bridge Has Opened in the Snowy Mountains for Spectacular Alpine Walks

    Part of a new nine-kilometre track in NSW's Kosciuszko National Park, this new bridge is strung across Guthega and Charlotte Pass.

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    The Gold Coast's Rooftop Beach Club Is Turning Into a Sky-High (and Snowy) Alpine Lodge for Winter

    Fire pits, snow-topped trees, a toboggan slide, a huge igloo bar and even fake falling snow are all coming to Cali Beach for the winter.

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    Australia's Highest Suspension Bridge Has Opened in the Snowy Mountains for Spectacular Alpine Walks

    Part of a new nine-kilometre track in Kosciuszko National Park, this new bridge is strung across Guthega and Charlotte Pass.

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    Attention Geminis: Jetstar NZ Is Giving Away Free Flights to Everyone Who Shares Its Birthday

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    Four Action-Packed North Coast NSW Itineraries That Will Have You Booking a Flight, Stat

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    Airbnb Wants You to Stay in the 'Scooby-Doo' Mystery Machine — and Matthew Lillard Will Be Your Host

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    The Major International Sporting Events Coming to NSW to Add to Your 2022 Calendar

    A host of world-class athletes are NSW-bound this year in search of some of the biggest prizes in sports.

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    Voco Has Just Opened Brisbane CBD's Newest Riverside Hotel with a Lounge Bar and Rooftop Pool

    North Quay now has a new place to stay — and lap up those river views.

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    You Can Now Swim Around Underwater Sculptures and Coral at the Gold Coast's New Artificial Dive Site

    Wonder Reef lets you dive down to 30 metres and swim around nine giant buoyant reef sculptures — all just a ten-minute boat trip from the Gold Coast Seaway.

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    New Zealand's First Off-the-Grid Unyoked Cabins Will Pop Up in Stunning Regions Next Month

    Providing all the creature comforts, these small houses and cabins will be right in the thick of some of the country’s most breathtaking surroundings.

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    The Yarra Valley Is Getting a Huge New Tourism Precinct with a 300-Bed Hotel and Outdoor Gig Venue

    Expected to open in 2024, it'll take over a 100-acre site on the Maroondah Highway.

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    Five Adelaide Hair Salons to Hit Up When You're Prepping for a Big Event

    Here's where you need to go when you want to look good (as hell).

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    Nine Sydney Hair Salons to Hit Up When You're Prepping for a Big Event

    Here's where you need to go when you want to look good (as hell).

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    The Barossa Is Set to Score a $50-Million New Six-Star, 12-Storey Hotel in the Middle of a Vineyard

    First announced back in 2020, this stunning-looking new getaway spot in SA's famed Seppeltsfield winery has officially been given the go-ahead, and will open in 2024.

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    Tinder Is Building a Big Rainbow in a Regional Aussie Town — and You Can Vote for Where It'll Live

    You've got until June 30 to pick Daylesford in Victoria, Hay in NSW, Broome in WA or Katherine in the Northern Territory as the site for Australia's next big landmark.

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    The Creative Minds Behind Clay Sydney Are Opening a Third Studio in Wollongong

    The inner-west favourite will launch a new South Coast outpost next month, offering classes for budding ceramicists of all skill levels.

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    Eight New Zealand Hair Salons to Hit Up When You're Prepping for a Big Event for 2024

    Here's where you need to go when you want to look good (as hell).

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    All Aboard: Puffing Billy Will Be Transformed with an Immersive Light Experience This Winter

    Dive into a nostalgic journey on this preserved historic steam train while immersed in a modern-day light projection show.

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    Sydney Harbour's Me-Mel (Goat Island) Is Set to Be Returned to Its Indigenous Owners

    NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet announced that the iconic island will be transferred back to the Indigenous community, and receive $43 million in funding for its restoration.

  • Guide

    Nine Action-Packed Adventures in NSW If You Want to Go Beyond Your Comfort Zone

    Freefall from 15,000 feet, ride rapids through untouched wilderness and surf giant sand dunes to add an adventurous spring to your step.

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    Nine First Nations-Led Cultural Experiences to Have in NSW If You're Seeking a Deeper Connection to Country

    Traverse modern and ancient landmarks with Indigenous guides to understand a culture that spans millennia.

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    Seven Destinations in NSW That Are Perfect for That Long Overdue Group Trip

    Get the gang back together at one of these glorious riverside, beachfront or mountaintop locations.

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    Your Essential Guide to Memphis, Tennessee

    Memphis is a veritable playground for music fans. It's not only the home of blues and soul music but also the birthplace of rock 'n' roll.

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    Seven Reasons Why Thredbo's Après Ski Scene Is So Cool

    Thredbo is the ultimate winter destination, and 2022 is the year you experience it for yourself.

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    QT Is Opening a Lush New Hotel in Newcastle with a Rooftop Bar and a Huge Suite Inside a Clock Tower

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    QT Is Opening a Lush New Hotel in Newcastle with a Rooftop Bar and a Huge Suite Inside a Clock Tower

    Also huge drawcards: harbour views and Newcastle’s largest library of Japanese whisky.

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    Christchurch's Observatory Hotel Is Now Open As Part of Its $290 Million Arts Centre Quake Restoration

    With wild colours and textures throughout each of its 33 unique rooms, Christchurch's luxe new hotel marks a significant milestone in the central city's post-earthquake revival.

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    Here's What Happened When We Sent a Complete City Slicker to Tropical North Queensland

    A born-and-bred city boy steps well beyond his comfort zone and heads to the tropics.

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    Nine Luxury Experiences in Tropical North Queensland That Are Also Environmentally Responsible

    Head north for an eco-friendly escape that doesn't skimp on luxury.

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    This Wellness Retreat on a Superyacht in Auckland's Harbour Includes Yoga, Massages and a Spa

    Over three days a team of wellness experts, yoga instructors, massage therapists and chefs will cater to your every need.

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    Ten Breathtaking Light Installations You Need to Catch at Vivid Sydney 2022

    Bright lights, big city canvas — prepare to be dazzled by illuminations and immersive exhibitions at the return of Vivid Sydney.

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    Qantas Has Ramped Up Flights From Australia to NZ Just in Time for Wintry Snow Holidays 

    The Australian airline has restarted five routes travelling across the ditch, including the first international flight into Queenstown in almost a year.

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    Victoria Is Set to Score a 900-Kilometre Trail Connecting the State's Hot Springs and Bathing Spots

    The tourism route will sprawl between Victoria's geothermal pools and bathing spots, spanning existing and new locations.

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    A Big Dose of NSW Travel Inspiration If You Want to Recapture the Magic of Your Childhood Holidays

    Venture down the nostalgia rabbit hole with these trip ideas that’ll melt away your grown-up worries.

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    EastWest Yoga Studio Has Just Opened a New Outpost in Newmarket

    Flexible fans of the longstanding Ponsonby studio now have another Newmarket-based option to try.

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